Samsung Galaxy Nexus (16GB)

Overview of Samsung Galaxy Nexus (16GB)

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has now been discountinued. Please consider the Google Nexus 6 an alternative option.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus, also known as the Nexus Prime, is the latest 'Google Phone' offering and the very first handset to run Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS).

Having previously manufactured the Google Nexus S, Samsung has once again been chosen by Google to apply its innovative smartphone expertise to its latest handset and this knowledge is married perfectly with the range of new features that Ice Cream Sandwich has to offer.

A range of cutting edge Android features are introduced via the Galaxy Nexus thanks to Android ICS. These include Face Unlock, a means of unlocking the device by looking at the 1.3 MP front facing camera. There's also 'Android Beam', a feature that allows you to easily share contacts, apps, websites and more between two NFC enabled Android devices. Improvements have been made to several of the stock apps, such as camera, calendar and the web browser. More detail on the new Ice Cream Sandwich features can be read here.

Of course, it's not just the software features, but also the hardware features of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus that are bound to impress. A 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM make this handset very powerful indeed, while the 4.65" Super AMOLED display is also an industry first. As well as the 1.3 MP front facing camera, there's a 5MP snapper on the back of the Galaxy Prime, which features and LED flash and shoots 1080p video,

Needless to say, the Galaxy Nexus is not lacking in connectivity features. The usual suspects - Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth are all included, but there's also NFC capability and the new 'Wi-Fi Direct' feature that has been introduced thanks to Android ICS. With Wi-Fi direct, users can connect to nearby peer devices over Wi-Fi without the need for an internet connection. This allows for the instant sharing of files, media and third party apps. In terms of internal storage, this version of the Galaxy Nexus comes with 16GB of space, so there's plenty of room for music, movies and photos.

Features of Samsung Galaxy Nexus (16GB)

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

1.2GHz Dual-Core Processor

4.65 Super AMOLED Display

5MP Rear, 1.3MP Front facing camera

16GB Internal Storage

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, NFC, Wi-Fi Direct

Face Unlock, Android Beam & More

3.5mm Audio Jack

1GB RAM

What's in the box of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (16GB)?

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Stereo Headset

Battery 1750mAh

USB Data/Charge Cable

Mains Charger (UK)

Additional Documentation

hy Choose Us?

SIM Free & Unlocked

Yes

Operating System

Android

Version

4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Custom Skin

Processor

Speed

1.2GHz Dual Core

Dual Core

Yes

Quad Core

Make/Model

TI OMAP 4460

Other

Expansion Slot

Type

Capacity (Up to)

RAM

1024MB

ROM

Internal Storage

Yes

Capacity

16GB

Display/Screen

Touchscreen

Yes

Size

4.65

Type

Super AMOLED

Resolution

720 x 1280, 315.80 ppi

Other

GSM/GPRS

Yes

Frequencies

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

Speed

3G/HSPA

Yes

Frequencies

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz (Penta Band)

Speed

HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, EDGE

4G

Frequencies

Speed

Bluetooth

Yes

Version

3.0

Functions

WiFi

Yes

Version

IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n

DLNA

Version

Ports

Data

MicroUSB

Power

MicroUSB

Audio

3.5mm

Video Out

MHL via MicroUSB

Facebook

Yes

Device Controls

Keyboard

Optical Trackpad

Hardware Buttons

Other

GPS

Yes

Antenna Type

Internal

A-GPS

Yes

Built-in Software

Google Maps

Camera

Yes

Megapixels

5

Flash

LED Flash

Camera Lens

Other

Auto Focus, Digital Zoom

Front Facing Camera

Yes

Type

1.3 MP

Sensors

G-Sensor

Yes

Proximity Sensor

Yes

Digital Compass and Gyro

Yes

Light Sensor

Yes

Audio

Formats

Recording

Video

Formats

Recording

Near Field Communication

Yes

FM Radio

Battery

Capacity

1750 mAh

Type

Removable

Yes

Call Time

GSM

3G

Standby Time

GSM

3G

Dimensions

135.5 x 67.94 x 8.94 mm

Weight

135g

Software

Other

Barometer

Warranty

24 months

The following is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about this product. Hopefully you will find the answer to your question, if not, use the contact form below and we shall answer it for you.

Yes, this phone is unlocked and can be used with networks around the world. Do check the specifications to ensure compatibility in your region with your network provider. No SIM card or contract applies to this phone.

Is this phone brand new?

Yes. Unless the description of the product suggests otherwise (I.e. EX-DEMO) then this product is brand new and has not been used before.

Is there any network/operator branding?

No - There is only the manufacturers branding.

Does the phone have a standard SIM card slot or a Micro SIM slot?

It has a standard SIM card slot

Does the phone have a Micro SDHC/memory card slot?

No

The volume on the device is automatically muting, how can this be resolve?

It is recommend that you ensure the latest fimware updates have been applied.

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Overall Rating

4 Stars

Very Good

Ayrat

31st October 2012

Overall Rating

5 Stars

Buy it now!

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Hi ordered it year ago, but that time my package was stolen during transportation. I was so worried but many thanks to clove, they refund me everything includin transportation cost. THANK YOU CLOVE!PS good customer service, too"

Tiffiny

29th May 2012

Overall Rating

0 Stars

Poor

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"The Android ICS experience is fantastic and I love this phone, however its just so flimsy. you really need a decent case I recommend the Case Mate also the screen IS NOT gorilla glass so get a screen protector, also do not get the samsung car dock unless u want a cracked screen "

Jaswanth

20th March 2012

Overall Rating

4 Stars

Very Good

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Great service from Clove.Got it delivered in 3 days.Certainly recommend others to use clove."

DM

3rd February 2012

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"an excellent phone. has everything you could wish for. competitors nervously smoking in the corner."

H

9th January 2012

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Best Phone I've used till date... Dwarfs the iPhone!!"

Stefan

4th January 2012

Overall Rating

0 Stars

Poor

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Ordered my phone on a wednesday evening, and received it by friday around noon. Super quick service from clove, and they also respond quickly to emails if you have any questions.

Great service guys!"

Ahmed

3rd January 2012

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"I got the items in two days which is faster than I expected, the response of CLOVE Co. was too great and professional.

about "Galaxy Nexus" is excellent and has a very flexible (Android OS)."

Stephen

29th December 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Great phone I upgraded from original Nexus so great upgrade. Had to hard reset due to one google update locking me out. But this phone is responsive great screen large but my old eyes need larger. Battery life is OK now its been through a few cycles.With air sync I can access all my itunes stuff with over the air. Overall samsung S 2 owners might not find this phone much of an upgrade but this is the best android phone so far. Pity they didnt put the same camera as s2 "

fawaz

27th December 2011

Overall Rating

0 Stars

Poor

Recommend to a friend? No

"mmmmm simply

s2 is better than sgn

more stable,, more relaiable,, better build quality,, better camera,,

WHAT DO YOU NEED MORE !!

just stick with your sg2 dont waist ur money.. "

Jamie

26th December 2011

Overall Rating

4 Stars

Very Good

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"It's a great phone and all but you must know its limitations before you commit. Have a read here and make up your mind:http://www.stuff-review.com/2011-12/samsung-galaxy-nexus-complete-review/Clove is of course the best place to buy it from, I've bought three handset from them and the courteous and quick."

Aykut

23rd December 2011

Overall Rating

0 Stars

Poor

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"I bought a Galaxy Nexus this Tuesday(20 December) and I got it yesterday (22 December). Clove customer service was very kind over phone. I called them many times about delivery and customs taxes. I paid 3284RS during delivery as Indian taxes. But still it was very easy and cheaper compare to buy it in India or in England as a English resident. Phone is a bit big but big screen is a quite pleasure and it doesn't feel like a pad. After my Nexus one, this is a super fast phone. And I love ICS."

zaid

23rd December 2011

Overall Rating

1 Stars

Poor

Recommend to a friend? No

"

look guys , this is the real review i have ordered the my galaxy nexus on 13 decemberand it arrived on 19ththe volume bug is present and i have tried to force the phone to update ( go to about>system update > check update and still telling me your phone is uptodate .)the volume bug is really bad and it interfere with my HSPA connection and it sometime doesn't connect.the screen in nexus is awful , the white actually is grey with vertical bands which doesn't disappear till i put the brightness at maximum.the battery life is extremely bad , not making a day even with light usage. android 4 still have many bugs and needs much workfor example the gmail application which supposed to be improved is still a dump , the email is not fitting into the screen i have to go right and left to see the mail. to delete a message i have to delete each individually!! also to turn the data plan on i need minute to reach the option !! instead of doing that on the main screen !!really don't buy this phoneand buy anything else i wish i could return this phone and get anything else

Clove Response 28/12/2011 - Do contact us about the issues you are experiencing.

"

Rami

20th December 2011

Overall Rating

4 Stars

Very Good

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"

Excellent phone, however the volume bug is not fixed. i ordered on the 14th of december, so the phone should have come with the fix installed. nevertheless the volume bug persists and its severe

Clove Response 21/12/2011 - If you go to settings and force the phone to look for an update, it should be available to you.

"

Seth

14th December 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Simply put, the best phone I've ever owned. The screen is simply nothing short of amazing. Its lightning fast and has not lagged once since I've had it (unlike my Motorola Defy). Shipping from Clove was super fast, only took 5 working days to get delivered to NZ."

kurt

13th December 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Awesome service, ordered Tuesday got it Friday!!! via DHL"

Andrey

13th December 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Nice phone!"

Jez

13th December 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Volume bug was fixed ages ago, phone is now AWESOME!"

Sheharyar Ali

13th December 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Ordered 3 SGN in a time frame of about 10 days. Great phone with an absolutely great customer service from clove and prompt deliveries. Keep it up guys. "

Emrique Cotto

13th December 2011

Overall Rating

4 Stars

Very Good

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Very satisfied with the way Cove dealt with the pre-orders and then shipping them. The GN is what you would expect from the latest Google (super) smartphone. Thumbs up!!!"

Greg

9th December 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Great phone and great support from Clove (even though the customs were a little bit more annoying)."

"I'm dissappointed with the back cover of my Nexus: the cover makes noise, at the top (near the cam) and botton. "

Toby

5th December 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Great service from Clove and great mobile! :) "

Matthew

4th December 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Have been using my Galaxy Nexus from Clove for the past few days, Amazing! Finally independent DHCP/Static/Proxy settings for each AP!! I like ICS!"

Paul

4th December 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Great phone. ICS fixes a lot of the issues older versions of Android had and this is by far the smoothest Android interface I've seen on a phone. By making the entire 16GB system storage they have fixed the annoying problem of having to micromanage apps and app data. Would've preferred 32GB, but I have all my data in various cloud services anyway so it's not a major issue.

As an international customer I'd like to add that Clove was a great vendor. Very good communication and the best price around. Thanks!"

Andre

3rd December 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Received it last night. Great service from clove.The phone is fantastic, much better than gingerbread."

Abdulaziz

2nd December 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"

Got my Galaxy Nexus today! I absolutely love it! The only problem I found is the speaker, it is very quiet even after I installed the update, other than that it is fantastic! Very fast delivery and great service from Clove. Thank you.

"

paul

2nd December 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"I have owned all the "Google" phones and can say without a doubt that this is the smoothest operating system. It takes a little getting used to but once you find your way around you can't imagine living without it. The only flaw I have found is that the search bar is on every screen and that Google made the soft keys( phone,menu etc.) to big.For such a large screen they should have taken a more minimalist approach to the soft keys. I did end up putting GoLauncher EX over my stock screen..it is more in tune with what I expect from ICS."

Craig

1st December 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Fantastic phone! Fast, feels comfortable in the hand, ICS a huge improvement over Gingerbread and Honeycomb. Fast delivery by Clove to the US. Great service!!"

DominicW

30th November 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Absolutely the best phone I've used! Love it. Build quality is good even with plastic materials used. IMO, Android 4.0(ICS) is the best mobile system I ever used (I've used Symbian, Windows Phone and iOS for the past 10 years). "

justin

30th November 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Fantastic phone... did have the volume bug when in poor reception 2G area. I spend most of my time in a 3G are where there is no problem. When the software fix comes this week... the phone will be nearly perfect! A removable SD card would have been ideal though. "

Lotte

29th November 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Amazing phone. Screen is absolutely amazing. "

Varun

29th November 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

Buy it now!

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"

Got the Galaxy Nexus yesterday and absolutely love it !

"

mr.dude

28th November 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

Buy it now!

Recommend to a friend? Yes

""amazing phone !""

Tudor

28th November 2011

Overall Rating

0 Stars

Poor

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Received the phone from Clove on FridayI love my Nexus and ICS, everything is perfect and also I have no volume bug.H Here Vodafone has good signal.Very pleased with Clove's support department. I for sure buy from you in the future. Thanks"

Gaze

28th November 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

Buy it now!

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Received my SGN. (The processing was fast) :) I love the phone! I haven't encountered the bug yet, nor am not sure if it was really not present on my phone. i am still looking forward to the fix. i am satisifed with my very first smartphone! :D Thank you Clove!"

Q

28th November 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

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Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Received mine on Friday but since I was out of town today was the first day I used it. Overall all working great. There are some minor glitches that will be fixed. Rooting it tonight :)"

Radu

27th November 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

Buy it now!

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Received mine from Clove and I love it ! The phone is fast and ICS is a giant step forward.No volume bug on mine. Must be a poor reception of data from your Carriers. "

Vitamin

26th November 2011

Overall Rating

0 Stars

Poor

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"

Does this phone have Russian lang support in it's settings?

Clove Response 28/11 - Yes it does.

"

Chris

25th November 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

Buy it now!

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Received it next day, very impressed with it. Volume bug might be there, not worried about that at all, waiting for a fix.Screen is brilliant. Phone is very high build quality, slightly better than my other phone: Galaxy S2. (not like my last 3 high end HTC phones which had good quality parts, but poor build quality, dust behind the display, etc.)And finally it has a notification led, which SGS2 was missing."

Peter

25th November 2011

Overall Rating

0 Stars

Poor

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"I just got my SGN today from Clove - and absolutely love it. So far, I haven't been able to produce the volume bug (which doesn't mean it won't show up later). Apart from that dark cloud hanging over the SGN right now, the phone is extremely well balanced. Best screen of its class, very, very fast, great build quality and Ice Cream Sandwich is a DREAM. Finally they've managed to not only produce better hardware than Apple, but also to have better software."

Carlos

25th November 2011

Overall Rating

4 Stars

Very Good

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"its a very nice smartphone just don't know why samsung shipped faulty devices after a long wait dissappointing but hopefully it will be fixed soon so I give 4 stars otherwise 5 stars for Android ICS & specs."

MrYuzhai

25th November 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

Buy it now!

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Simply put.. this is the best smartphone money can buy. Mine has no issues and for those who have? Google will provide an OTA update!

Loving Ice Cream Sandwich! Buy now!!"

Kjetil

24th November 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

Buy it now!

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Best phone on the market right now!"

Justin

24th November 2011

Overall Rating

1 Stars

Poor

Recommend to a friend? No

"

Just received it. The volume bug are present on this phone and are very annoying

Clove Response - Fix coming very soon

"

mr.dude

24th November 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

Buy it now!

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"amazing phone !"

Akash Sharma

23rd November 2011

Overall Rating

2 Stars

Ok

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Had pre-ordered the handset. Received just now. The handset is really good and love the display and ICS. Also tested for Automatic Volume Bug which is sadly present in the phone. Did not expect Samsung to ship faulty handsets and convey wrong information to Clove that this batch went through extra round of testing. Disappointed!"

MardukWhite

20th October 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

Buy it now!

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Just pre ordered, can't wait!"

Marc

20th October 2011

Overall Rating

4 Stars

Very Good

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"

It's realy high on my wish list however I'm wondering does really not have a SD card? That's a bit weird.

Clove Response - It is true it has NO microSD card slot.

"

Kane

19th October 2011

Overall Rating

5 Stars

Buy it now!

Recommend to a friend? Yes

"Just pre ordered, can't wait!"

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